‘Muppets Take Manhattan’ (1984) takes the felt-and-foam performers to new levels
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Jim Henson’s creations go to the big city in a fun musical that could stand to have more music.
Author: Tom Simmons
‘Muppets Take Manhattan’ (1984) takes the felt-and-foam performers to new levels
‘Great Muppet Caper’ (1981) is clever, cute, capricious
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Jim Henson makes his directorial debut in the second “Muppets” movie.
‘Muppet Treasure Island’ (1996) a swashbuckling, less Muppet-centric adventure
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): You won’t want to delete this Spa’am-featuring entry, even though it focuses on the humans.
‘Muppets from Space’ (1999) presents epic, funky identity quest of the Great Gonzo
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): In riffing on “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” the late Jim Henson’s studio crafts a deeper character journey.
‘Silver Surfer’ (1978) betrays a behemoth and steals the show
Superhero Saturday (Comic book review): Kirby and Lee retell a sympathetic villain’s story in the first Marvel graphic novel and their final collaboration.
‘The Muppet Movie’ (1979) is pure cinematic bliss
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The film gives an origin story for “The Muppet Show’s” characters and showcases amazing puppetry.
For those wonton more: ‘The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again’ (1979)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This second ride isn’t as smooth, but it knows its strengths are Knotts and Conway.
Tammy on the record: ‘Stand by Your Man: An Autobiography’ (1979)
Throwback Thursday (Book review): The country music superstar led a contradictory but fascinating life.
‘Apple Dumpling Gang’ (1975) is the apple of my eye
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Part of the film’s appeal is nostalgic. But even for newcomers, it’s a top-rate comedy and well-executed Western.
‘Walking Tall’ (1973) walks the walk and talks the talk
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): A surprisingly popular franchise starts with Joe Don Baker’s exploitation film.